Ryan Spangler has quickly emerged as one of the up-and-coming stars of the Gonzaga basketball program. And he's only a freshman. But he almost didn't make to Spokane, or the hardwood for that matter.>>
Ryan Spangler has quickly emerged as one of the up-and-coming stars of the Gonzaga basketball program. And he's only a freshman. But he almost didn't make to Spokane, or the hardwood for that matter.>>
Wednesday, September 29 2010 12:39 PM EDT2010-09-29 16:39:28 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Gonzaga basketball team landed a new recruit this week, with a 6-8 forward from Oklahoma committing to the Zags.>>
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Gonzaga basketball team landed a new recruit this week, with a 6-8 forward from Oklahoma committing to the Zags. Ryan Spangler, from Bridge Creek, Okla., verbally committed to play in Spokane after a visit to the school on Sunday. Last season he averaged 26 points and 18.5 rebounds per game as a junior.>>
SPOKANE, Wash. -
Gonzaga University sophomore-to-be Ryan Spangler has been granted his release from the men's basketball program, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few confirmed Wednesday.
"Ryan indicated a desire to get back closer to home to further his career. He did a great job both on and off the court and was an excellent teammate. He gave us a lot of solid minutes this past season. We wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors," Few said.
Spangler, a 6-8, 232-pounder from Blanchard, Okla., appeared in 22 games off the bench this past season, averaging 6.6 minutes/game. He averaged 2.5 ppg and 2.4 rpg for the Bulldogs. He went 23-for-41 from the field for 56.1 percent.
He scored in double-digits twice this past season, getting 12 points against Longwood University and 11 points against the University of Portland. He also grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds against Longwood. He played a season-high equaling 21 minutes against West Virginia in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, scoring 4 points and grabbing 8 rebounds as the 10th-seeded Bulldogs downed the No. 7 seeded Mountaineers.
Spangler said the decision was a tough one to make and was something he has been contemplating for some time.
"I've made a lot of great friends this year at Gonzaga and love it here. But I want to see my family more, and I want my family to see me play more," he said. "I've been thinking about it for the last month or two. It was tough, but I'm doing the right thing," Spangler said.
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:37:13 GMT
Andrew Moore tossed a six-hit shutout to lead No. 3 Oregon State past visiting Washington State 4-0 in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Saturday at Goss Stadium.>>
Andrew Moore tossed a six-hit shutout to lead No. 3 Oregon State past visiting Washington State 4-0 in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Saturday at Goss Stadium.>>
Saturday, May 25 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-25 18:26:57 GMT
Washington State University senior Shawna Fermin was the lone Cougar Friday to advance to next month's national championships from the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds.>>
Washington State University senior Shawna Fermin was the lone Cougar Friday to advance to next month's national championships from the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:50:34 GMT
Idaho senior Liga Velvere finished third in her heat of the 400-meter hurdles with a 59.64-second effort to advance to the next round at the NCAA West Regional Track and Field Meet.>>
Idaho senior Liga Velvere finished third in her heat of the 400-meter hurdles with a 59.64-second effort to advance to the next round at the NCAA West Regional Track and Field Meet.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:46:12 GMT
Five Washington State University track competitors advanced out of the first round Thursday at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas in Austin.>>
Five Washington State University track competitors advanced out of the first round Thursday at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas in Austin.>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:18:03 GMT
Idaho senior Liga Velvere finished third in her heat of the 400-meter hurdles with a 59.64-second effort to advance to the next round at the NCAA West Regional Track and Field Meet.>>
Idaho senior Liga Velvere finished third in her heat of the 400-meter hurdles with a 59.64-second effort to advance to the next round at the NCAA West Regional Track and Field Meet.>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:14:54 GMT
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Former Idaho receiver/punt returner Justin Veltung signed with the Seahawks Thursday morning. Veltung had participated in the Seahawks' rookie minicamp.>>
Former Idaho receiver/punt returner Justin Veltung signed with the Seahawks Thursday morning. Veltung had participated in the Seahawks' rookie minicamp.>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:23:04 GMT
The Gonzaga University women's basketball team will participate in the 2013 Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), joining an elite group of 16 institutions. >>
The Gonzaga University women's basketball team will participate in the 2013 Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), joining an elite group of 16 institutions. >>
The Gonzaga University baseball team dropped an extra inning nail-biter in the 12th to the University of California at Berkeley 3-2 Monday at Evans Diamond. >>
The Gonzaga University baseball team dropped an extra inning nail-biter in the 12th to the University of California at Berkeley 3-2 Monday at Evans Diamond. >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:12 AM EDT2013-05-15 05:12:46 GMT
After tying the game in the eighth inning, the Gonzaga University baseball team suffered a 4-3 defeat as No. 10 University of Oregon walked-off in the ninth inning at PK Park Tuesday.>>
After tying the game in the eighth inning, the Gonzaga University baseball team suffered a 4-3 defeat as No. 10 University of Oregon walked-off in the ninth inning at PK Park Tuesday.>>
Monday, May 13 2013 1:15 AM EDT2013-05-13 05:15:33 GMT
Six Gonzaga University baseball players spent the morning receiving their diplomasonly to battle in the series finale against Appalachian State University.>>
Six Gonzaga University baseball players spent the morning at the Spokane Arena receiving their diplomas at the university's graduation ceremony only to battle in the series finale against Appalachian State University in the afternoon.>>
Sunday, May 5 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-05-06 00:40:45 GMT
A day after clinching the 2013 West Coast Conference regular-season title, the Gonzaga University baseball team completed its third WCC series sweep.>>
A day after clinching the 2013 West Coast Conference regular-season title, the Gonzaga University baseball team completed its third WCC series sweep.>>
© Ryan Spangler is a two-sport athlete who could have chosen to play football or basketball after high school (Photo: SWX)
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